Volunteer opportunities
Inclusive Recreation Programs
Inclusive recreation programs offered at the Jack Purcell Community Centre rely heavily upon dedicated volunteers. Opportunities are available in the following programs: Total Body Workout for persons with visual impairments, Special Needs weight room assistants, Rehab walking assistants, The Art Thing for persons with special needs and the MS exercise program.
Apply online using the following link:
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-parks/jobs-and-volunteering#volunteer-opportunities-recreation
For more information, please contact: Lynda Trites at 613-564-4106
Swim for Persons with Disabilities
Volunteer to assist person with disabilities in the pool and change room during the swims for persons with disabilities. These swims are offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:30 AM to Noon and Thursdays from 7 – 8 PM. Responsibilities include:
We are looking for reliable, responsible, mature, punctual, patient and positive attitude. Must be willing to take a hand on approach with the persons with disabilities. Must have good communication skills with patrons, lifeguard, and full-time staff. Experience with persons with disabilities considered an asset but not required. Volunteers are expected to be punctual for every shift, to remain for the entire shift, and to notify a staff person as soon as possible if they are unable to attend. Time commitment is flexible based on what the volunteer can provide. One swim a week is the minimum requirement. Please contact the pool at 613-564-1028 if you have any additional questions.
Inclusive recreation programs offered at the Jack Purcell Community Centre rely heavily upon dedicated volunteers. Opportunities are available in the following programs: Total Body Workout for persons with visual impairments, Special Needs weight room assistants, Rehab walking assistants, The Art Thing for persons with special needs and the MS exercise program.
Apply online using the following link:
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-parks/jobs-and-volunteering#volunteer-opportunities-recreation
For more information, please contact: Lynda Trites at 613-564-4106
Swim for Persons with Disabilities
Volunteer to assist person with disabilities in the pool and change room during the swims for persons with disabilities. These swims are offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:30 AM to Noon and Thursdays from 7 – 8 PM. Responsibilities include:
- To assist patrons in the change room by helping them transfer from their wheelchair to bench, toilet, shower bench or shower chair as well as to assisting with showering and changing.
- To assist patrons from the change room to the graduated stairs or over hang lift into the pool. To provide assistance with exercises, gentle massage upon patrons request and socialization with patrons.
- Above all to assist in providing a safe and comfortable environment during their time at the centre.
We are looking for reliable, responsible, mature, punctual, patient and positive attitude. Must be willing to take a hand on approach with the persons with disabilities. Must have good communication skills with patrons, lifeguard, and full-time staff. Experience with persons with disabilities considered an asset but not required. Volunteers are expected to be punctual for every shift, to remain for the entire shift, and to notify a staff person as soon as possible if they are unable to attend. Time commitment is flexible based on what the volunteer can provide. One swim a week is the minimum requirement. Please contact the pool at 613-564-1028 if you have any additional questions.
career opportunities
We are always looking for new talent in recreation and programs! If you have a great idea for a community program, and are interested in working for the Jack Purcell Recreation Association please send your resume to: sarah.routliffe@jpra.ca